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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Solid-State Metals Additive Manufacturing
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate - Solid-State Metals Additive Manufacturing |
| Department | UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405 |
| College/School | The Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (CAAAM) |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | UNT is rapidly expanding its Center for Agile and Adaptive Manufacturing (CAAAM) ( caaam. unt.edu), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinaiy focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing (AM). CAAAM involves a multi-disciplinary team of researchers from materials science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, data science, cybersecurity and logistics & supply chain, committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on additive manufacturing. One of the thrust areas in CAAAM is solid-state metals AM and therefore the center has recently acquired a new state-of-the-art MELD system with a wide range of capabilities, including additive manufacturing, coating applications, component repair, metal joining, and custom metal alloy and metal matrix composite billet and part fabrication. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Post-Doctorate Research Associate (PDRA) role is focused on the independent technical delivery of and leadership in the development of projects/activities related to solid-state AM within CAAAM, primarily focusing on the Solid State Metals Additive Manufacturing (SSMAM). The PDRA will work with the faculty across various departments with an inter-disciplinary approach to AM. The primary responsibility of this position is to fully exploit and further develop SSMAM through the MELD technology for alloys such as steels, aluminum-base, nickel-base, titanium-base, as well as metal-matrix composites. The PDRA will be expected to focus on understanding the fundamentals of this solid-state AM process and its influence on micro structure and properties of these alloys. The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in solid-state alloy processing using friction stir welding (FSW) and/or friction stir processing (FSP), and micro structure-property relationships in these materials. Additionally, the candidate is also expected to have a strong background in physical and mechanical metallurgy of advanced alloys. A background in elasticity, plasticity, computational mechanics, and/or process modeling would be beneficial to the position. The position is also expected to provide technical expertise and support to graduate and undergraduate students, assist/lead preparation of research proposals and scientific/technical papers and presentations. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in materials science and engineering or mechanical engineering or a related discipline with a strong research focus on FSW/FSP based alloy processing/manufacturing. The research background should be evident from the prior high-quality publications. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Applicants that demonstrate aptitude and experience in interdisciplinary collaborations will be a plus. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
| Area of Specialty | Solid-State Metals Additive Manufacturing |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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| Posting Number | F1337P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/76170 |
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